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Arkema appoints Nicola Tei as CEO for Italy
Nicola Tei joins Arkema as Chief Executive Officer of its Italian subsidiary, replacing Giulio Cocco, who has led Arkema Italy since 2012 and is retiring.
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Bifunctional small molecule combines flame retardancy and phosphorescence in epoxy resins
Researchers have developed a multifunctional additive that simultaneously imparts high-performance flame retardancy and ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence to epoxy resin at very low loading levels....
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Covestro concludes fiscal year 2025 within narrowed guidance range
Despite declining revenues and a net loss, Covestro has achieved its revised targets for 2025. Strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, and efficiency programmes highlight the company’s...
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Industrial coatings market: Resilience amidst uncertainty
The following analysis will give an overview of the global industrial coatings market. It provides insights the relevant segments of industrial coatings – by analysing the segment specific growth...
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Elkem announces sale of majority stake in Silicones division to Bluestar
Elkem ASA has announced a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar, its largest shareholder. The transaction will be settled by redeeming Bluestar’s 338,338,536...
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Curcumin-based edible coatings show promise for reducing post-harvest losses
A review explores how curcumin, derived from turmeric, can serve as a bioactive component in edible coatings for fruits and vegetables. Whilst nanotechnology-enhanced formulations extend shelf life effectively,...
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Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset ink portfolio
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of UV and LED UV curable inks compliant with the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO). Designed for food-safe packaging applications, these inks...
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Biomimetic microstructures offer eco-friendly path to marine antifouling coatings
A comprehensive review examines how surface designs inspired by aquatic organisms such as shark skin, lotus leaves and coral can replace toxic conventional antifouling coatings. The authors highlight the...
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Covestro: Dr Markus Steilemann will not extend his contract
The term of office of Covestro's CEO runs until 31 May 2028.
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Sun Chemical invests in quinacridone pigment production in Delaware
Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, is investing EUR 9.2 million to expand its quinacridone pigment production in Newport, Delaware. The initiative aims to enhance production capacity, improve...
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Biesterfeld names Joe Read as new UK and Ireland Managing Director
Biesterfeld has announced Joe Read as the new Managing Director for its UK and Ireland operations, effective 1 March 2026. With extensive experience in engineering polymers and composites, Read aims to...
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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Mutares acquires Venator’s ultramarine blue pigments business
Mutares has completed the acquisition of Venator Pigments France SAS, a leading global producer of ultramarine pigments. This move strengthens Mutares’ Chemicals & Materials segment and positions...
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Self-cleaning vegetable-tanned leather: photocatalytic activity of ZnO and BiOI nanoparticles immobilised using succinic acid
A new study explores the use of succinic acid to immobilise ZnO and BiOI nanoparticles on vegetable-tanned leather, enabling self-cleaning properties through photocatalytic activity.